Top executives often face a challenge where their middle managers focus on the “how” question. Meanwhile, the top executive may not even notice that they are focused on the same question. However, top leaders should concentrate on the “why” question โ why we do what we do and how it supports a broader mission. This […]
A recent encounter with an extremely self-confident individual raised an important question: how do the relationships within our work environment affect our mental and emotional well-being? Recognizing that everything in life is temporary, including our relationships, helps us understand that toxicity at work is also changeable and manageable. A holistic approach to workplace toxicity involves
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Have you ever considered how much the meaning of our set goals can change over time? We live in an era where we often expect more from people than might be realistic. The history of our species stretches back hundreds of thousands of years, whereas the history of the organizational world is relatively short, about
I have recently come to an important realization that has alleviated a lot of tension in my relationships and work: everything in life is temporary. From relationships to projectsโevery beginning will inevitably have an end. This realization might seem somber at first glance, but there is a liberating power hidden within it. Labeling a relationship
As leaders, the notion of motivating others is a common topic of discussion and is often a requested topic during my training sessions. However, I usually suggest a shift in perspective: instead of trying to motivate our teams directly, let’s focus on the power of inspiration. Probably, we all know that true inspiration comes not
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This morning, as we sailed to the island, I reflected deeply on how people from different backgrounds come together to collectively experience something. Just like in an organization, where people of diverse backgrounds meet every day to achieve something together. This boat ride reminded me that organizations are like boatsโthey must move in harmony, although
Leadership, in its truest sense, means exerting influenceโwhether through action or inaction. A leader inevitably affects us, creating situations where we become more dependent on them than necessary. The real question is how we respond to this influence. Do we continue in dependency, or do we develop the ability to stand up for ourselves? By
Today’s topic focuses on how work can sometimes drain energy and what that reveals about our focus. It is crucial to recognize that feeling depleted at the end of the workday might indicate a work environment that does not support creativity or provide the right space for presence and concentration. Work should be a place
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In today’s podcast withย Reelika Jeferjev, I shared insights from my time in Brazil, in the suburbs of Sรฃo Paulo. This experience has been enlightening, especially in the context of organizations, prompting me to reflect on how we shape leadership and work culture in Estonia. The leadership style here is strikingly different. Meeting with a local
I realized I needed a change in my life when I started to get fed up with things. I started working against the organization’s whole purpose. I’ve done this kind of counterwork a few times before. The second place I also share in my book “The Footprint of Leadership” is when I realize I’m no
